not sure why you find that funny BE88, it protects the glass, keeps them in a safe place and they are a potential investment, so keeping them in best condition is like cleaning your car.
The watch they tried it on in my case was used, had purchased it several years before. It happened to be in its original case. I was carrying it in hand luggage as I always travel with at least two watches.
When one has already purchased them, and they have been used? Plain thievery.
Paying duty on previously owned jewellery is outrageous they tried that one on me once, watch I was carrying in hand luggage in its original case.
One has to wonder why is only Indian men at early hours of the morning being relieved of their gold neck ornaments.
The insurance companies are not suspicious yet?? Or am I being a cynic?